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Emilie, Dominique, and Samuel from our Quebec City store says:

The Rubens fit true to size and have adjustable straps, which make them perfect for any foot!

Description

Rubens was a prolific Flemish Baroque painter whose paintings, centuries before R. Crumb would draw the same, emphasized the erotic and sensuality of plus sized women. 'Rubenesque' is a term used even today, to lovingly describe full-figured women. Built on an exquisite and decadent, 3" Louis the 14th hexagonal heel, the Rubens mary jane pump uses a contrapposto of either soft stamped royal suedes or luscious velvet, robust patent straps & tips, and ornate buckles. The Rubens provides your wardrobe with the palette and curves to create your own masterpiece. There's no fashion like old fashion.

REVIEWS (46)

Love, love, love these. I got them on sale, in black, after realizing that I needed a second pair of black formal shoes. These are great - classic and professional looking, while still being unique and interesting. Plus they are SO comfortable - definitely an all-day shoe (and I say this as someone married to flats and oxfords). I ended up ordering half a size up (10.5 rather than 10) since my feet run wide, and that was definitely the right call. A 10 would probably be tolerable, but my feet are very grateful for the extra space, and the adjustable snaps make them very secure on my feet.

Dog Food :(

Karen - Vancouver

Dog food! Waaah! I miss my black Rubens, size 8.5. They were my 'go - to' black shoe at least a couple times per week for the last 2 years. If they were still available in my size I would buy 2 more pairs - maybe 3! A great fit, a great heel, fun with coloured socks and jeans - or black tights and a LBD! 'Still looking for a replacement . . .

Melanie

I bought these in green last year after agonizing over which colour to buy - they were all so beautiful. These are the prettiest shoes I have ever owned and they are comfortable as well. I wish Fluevog would continue to have these available in different colours because now I wish I had purchased a pair in blue also! So worth it!

Evelyn - Ottawa

I am wearing my Baroque Rubens (in burgundy) for the first day today and I am really happy. They look absolutely gorgeous and are sooo comfortable. Never had shoes that were that comfortable on a first day (and I have been walking a lot today -- downtown.)
Good craftsmanship. The leather inside is super soft and the padding makes you feel like you walk on clouds.

In. Love.

Lorrie - Tampa Bay

Just opening the box is an event to be savored. And the shoes -- too gorgeous to describe. Everything about these babies is quality and artistry (on three inches!). I cannot wait to wear these beauties this fall. Honestly, this is the most beautifully made pair of shoes I've ever owned. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Accidental Match

Adin - Kamloops

I bought these in the green when it went on sale, having fallen in love with the quirky 6-sided heel detail. While I was waiting for them to arrive in the mail, I found a gorgeous green velvet 'coat', fell in love with it, and had to take it home with me. The shoes arrived 2 days later...and they went together so well it was as if I'd planned it that way. Glorious shoes, they make me feel like I should be having my portrait taken when I wear them. Another perfect Fluevog creation!

Carrie - Saskatoon

I have these in blue velvet. Lovely, lovely shoes. True to size. They have a decent heel, but they are very comfortable and easy to walk in. Stephen at the Distillery store was a tremendous help with this purchase. I will definitely be back for more!

Fabulously quirky shoes

May Liang - Washington, DC

I love my Rubens (so much that I have them in both black and red. They are conservative enough to wear in the workplace and quirky enough that I always get compliments when wearing them (even by normally oblivious men). The red is a deep wine red and goes with a surprising number of outfits. I like heels, but I only like comfortable heels. The Baroque heels are high enough to count as heels but solid enough that these shoes are very easy to walk long distances in. I love them!

Blue Velvet Shoes

Jennifer - Calgary

Just got my shoes in the post yesterday. As expected, they are glorious. The blue is deep and rich, and the heel is surprisingly comfortable for its height. *So* glad these finally went on sale so I could stop dithering and buy another pair of Fluevogs!

My pretties...

Meghan - Canada

Every time a buy a pair of Fleuvogs, I wonder why I buy another other shoes. Ever. Seriously. These pretties are fab. I bought a 12 and they hug my foot. I fit an 11 in regular shoes...and an 11 1/2 or 12 in Fleuvogs usually. Shopping for shoes onlne is a daunting thing. The reviews really help and you can trust the shoe fit ratings. Best of all, the red box stuffed with goodies and your new pretties will be on your doorstep before you know it. Amazing.

Isabelle - Quebec, Canada

The Rubens are my first Fluevog shoes. Amazing experience, fantastik shoes! They are unique, beautiful and most of all confortable. It is not impersonnal like other transaction on the web. Thank you so much! I am a fan of theses wearable pieces of art now. Merci à la boutique de Quebec pour le petit mot accompagnant la commande et le traitement rapide.

Beautiful, although not exactly as described online

Helen - London, Ontario

I just received my Baroque Rubens in olive green, and I must say that they are absolutely beautiful. They fit true to my usual size 7. However, I would like to point out that both the blue and the green are leather and velvet, NOT suede as described online. Having only tried on the burgundy ones in the past, I was expecting the green ones to be suede as well. The shoes are still just as beautiful, but I'll have to be careful not to wear them outdoors on any days when it might rain, as I have no idea how one takes care of velvet shoes.

Wedding shoes!

Katrina - Victoria, BC

I had been searching for the perfect burgundy shoe for our Wedding day last September. I knew I wanted something unique. I went to Vancouver in the summer and walked into the Gastown store and right away fell in love. The sales woman went above and beyond customer service with getting my shoe delivered to my house as the one pair they had in stock was faded from the sun. When they arrived in their perfect box in the mail, they took my breath away once again :) They fit big as I am a size 6 normally, but ended up buying the size 5! Made me feel perfect on the day I married my best friend :) Thank you Fluevog!!

Beautiful navy blue velvet comfortable shoes!

Veronica - Sydney

I bought the blue velvet recently during my trip to Washington DC for a wedding. I have been looking for a mid heel navy shoes for quite a while. Viola, I found them very comfortable with true size and broader fitting. I am a sz 7 with C fitting. Can't wait to wear them with dress, skirt or pants! This is my 6th pair since I discovered this brand only this year! Looking forward to a new Fluevog store in Sydney!

Oh. My.

Marian - Victoria, BC

Sexy, cute, comfortable, burgundy lusciousness. Buying these was pure indulgence, but I don't regret it for a moment. Who could not be giddy wearing these gorgeous works of art?
I'm a 7.5 in non-Vogs, but consistently a 7 in Vogs, and the Rubens are no exception. As others have noted, no need to worry about fussing with the buckles. Once you set them to fit your foot, you can (gently) wiggle your foot right in without undoing them. They look equally great with dresses or jeans, tights or bare legged. I think they're destined to become a Fluevog classic.

These shoes are breathtaking

Dana

I went into the Georgetown store today meaning to exchange my black Vermeer boot for the maroon boot. Then I was shown the maroon Vermeer shoe....when I put them on my breath was taken away. These shoes are stunning. They are, as another reviewer put it, astonishing. All four colors are gorgeous; it was hard to decide which to buy!

Love!

Sunita - Parma, OH

I had been admiring these for months and finally pounced when I saw them in blue. They are stunning! The blue velvet with the blue-black accents is an astounding combination. I can't stop bringing them out of my closet just to admire them. Not only are they breathtakingly beautiful, but they are comfortable as well. I wore these lovelies for the first time for almost 6 hours with no problems. They fit true to size. And Catherine at the DC store was fabulous. She was so helpful, cheerful and enthusiastic.

Sarah - Chicago

These are quite honestly some of the best shoes I've ever owned. I bought these in black as my first pair of Fluevogs, and it's started an obsession! I'm an 8.5 with a somewhat wide foot/high arches and these are incredibly comfortable. I wear them to work and definitely do not ever get the urge to take my shoes off and kick my feet up like I do with other heels. The height is high enough to add a little flair and show off that awesomely shaped heel, but not so high that they're difficult to walk in. I'm having a hard time not going back and buying the boot versions of this shoe!

Brenna - Vancouver, BC

I visited Fluevog for the first time and walked out with three pairs of shoes, including the burgundy Rubens. These immediately caught my eye, but I almost didn't try them on because I've never been able to wear heels. I'm so very glad I did give them a chance - they're comfy and sturdy as well as being utterly gorgeous! My usual size 6.5 fit perfectly, and even after a 10-hr shift I was reluctant to take them off.

Gorgeous!

Tiffany - Petaluma, CA

I picked these up in burgundy in my usual size 10. Gorgeous! The color is glorious in person. Pretty comfortable too - the heel is a perfect height.

Love, love, love

Sharon Ryan - Singapore

I am doing a happy dance. Chad from the Seattle store slipped in a card with a person note with my Baroque Fluevogs. perfect sizing. personal service. Yay Chad! Platinum star from one happy customer.

Yasmine Vosper - Newcastle, Australia

These shoes are sooo comfy. I got them in the mail today and cannot wait to spend Friday night looking gorgeous in them!

Kate - Burnaby BC

Own these, love these. Wear them all the time to work. Super comfortable and I regularly get compliments on them. I have the black.

Denise - Toronto or the UK

I have never regretted buying these shoes. They are comfortable, interesting, beautiful and easily complement casual or dressy outifts. Rubens, I love you! xoxo

Love, Love, Love!!

Michelle Giroux - Toronto

These are my second pair of Fluevog's. I absolutely adore them. Not only are they exquisite to look at, they feel sublime. I was never a great wearer of heels, until I was introduced to Fluevog. Thank heavens we met!! Each time I don this glorious pair of shoes, I am stopped by strangers imploring me to tell them where they can procure a pair of these divine beauties.

True to size

Ginny - Melbourne

These are so elegant! True to size - marginally snugger than the Malibran 8 on my foot, but the toe is narrower and they are a slightly snugger fit. As I always with Mr Fluevog's shoes, the heel feels way lower than it is, and is perfectly stable. I bought these in the black and would love to have a pair in a green or blue - as I'm burgundy'ed out for now.

Beauties

Diana - Chicago

I'm a size 7.5M usually, but after trying the 7.5 and the 8 in-store I decided on the 8 since the 7.5 felt narrow on my toes. Unfortunately, after wearing them, I realized that my right heel slips off on every step I take. Also, the seams by the ball of the foot on the inside of the shoes really irritate both feet. Hopefully metatarsal pads and mole skin will help. I really just wanted my first pair of 'Vogs to fit perfectly. They are so gorgeous and are perfect for work. The heel is comfy for someone who doesn't like wearing super high heels, too. In short, go with your usual size and have the shoes stretched as needed. And try both the left and the right shoe on.

P.S. Thanks to Dustin in Chicago and SF @ Haight for their awesome service!

Pat Kight - Albany, OR

I stopped by the Seattle store this weekend hoping to take advantage of the current sale; alas, they were all out of my size in my preferred sale shoes.

Then I spotted several models in the Baroque line (including some not yet on the Web site), and gasped.

I tried them all on. They fit like a dream. I wound up buying the Rubens, in size 8.5 (I'm an 8 in mass-market shoes) but seem to run a half size larger in all my favorite Fluevogs).

My god, this shoe is gorgeous. And comfortable. Perfect for a vampire, or a Steampunk diva.

The sole is a little more slick than I prefer, but I plan to take it to my local cobbler (everyone should have a local cobbler) and have a nonskid surface applied to the sole.

Lovely!

Natasha - Los Angeles

I went to the L.A. store with friends yesterday on a whim, hoping to try on the Promise shoes. I wasn't as in love with them as I thought I'd be, but these little beauties caught my eye. Oh my. They are comfy, incredibly lovely, and fit like a dream. I usually wear a 7.5 in regular heels, and my other Vogs (Paris & Xie Xie) are 7s. The 6.5 fit my wide foot perfectly in these. I have a larger foot on the right side, so I did the buckles on that side one hole looser so both fit me great now. I wore them yesterday evening from a play date and didn't get a single blister, pain, etc. I now need to start saving for the matching purse!

Great shoes

Christine - Quebec city

After so many months drooling over the website, I bought my first pair of Fluevog shoes, the Rubens. They needed a little break in; my toes needed a bit of space, but now they are just fine. I am not used to heels, but these are not too high, I can walk a lot with them. I have the black ones and I wear them with everything. They are so stylish! :-B

Love them!

Beth - outside Toronto

I wear these shoes to work because they're still comfortable after an entire day walking around the office (yeah, my job is sort of sedentary, but still!).

What I really like about these shoes is that not only are they comfortable, but they're versatile. I wear them to work with pants, but I can also wear them with a nice dress.

I have a narrow foot, and wear a 7 in many stores, but the 6.5 fits me perfectly.

LOVE

Natal - Saskatoon

I have had so many people say: "I love those shoes!"
Super comfortable heel height, and stable heel.
Worth every penny.

Nice!

Gabrielle - Pittsburgh

I am a 7.5 with high arches and I went with 8. These are really nice. I got the red which is red in the lighter suede part, wine in the dark areas. On my computer they look slightly more red when they are actually slightly on the purple hue.

I love them :-D

These make me so happy!

Virginia - Portland, OR

Best shoes ever. I usually wear an 8 in Fluevog and a 7 1/2 in other brands' heels, and the 7 1/2 in this shoe fit very well. I have slender feet, so I don't even have to unbuckle-- they just slip on. I am traditionally very anti-heel and have bad knees, but these shoes really are comfortable and sturdy. The red color is great and matches everything; much darker than pictured. I make a little happy noise every time I put these on.

Worth every penny!

Ellen - North Vancouver

Have these in burgundy and they're stunning. It's a very rich, dark colour. I'm an impatient person so thought I'd be annoyed by the buckles, but alas, they're fine as they're easy to do up. They're a welcome change from the boring pumps I normally wear with suits. ]:o)

Scrummy!

Margot - Philadelphia, PA

I got the Rubens in black and they are beautiful! Love them!!!! I almost always wear a size 11 in Vogs (and in everything else! Buying Fluevogs, my narrow feet are a blessing for the first time in my life) and these fit like a dream. I picked these shoes because they're pretty but also because I can wear them to work (I work in a courtroom and wear a suit most days). At first glance, they seem like nothing more than nice, stylish shoes... then you notice the hand-tooled leather (yum!) and the buckles (super yum!) and the insanely awesome architectural heel (YUM!!!) and realize they are truly unique! They are insanely comfortable throughout a whole day of work and I get so many compliments on them!

Amazing shoes

Elizabeth M. - Austin, Texas

I ordered these shoes in the Burgundy, and they are just gorgeous, a lovely deep burgundy-wine colour. Incredibly comfortable, I feel like I am wearing slippers, and so distinctive and unique, I have received many compliments.
Sizing: I ordered 1/2 size larger than I normally wear, and they fit very well.

Beautiful Surprise

Jocelyn - US

These were a completely unexpected gift for Christmas this year - what a lucky girl I am! They are beautiful and comfortable like all my Fluevogs. I have feet that are on the wide side. When I saw these I expected them to be tight width wise, but they are just right. I wlked around San Francisco in them without a single sore spot on my feet.
Putting them on puts a smile on my face every time :)

Even prettier in person!

Jessica - Las Vegas

I don't buy things I can wear online unless I can try them on, especially shoes, as I have a wide ball, narrow heel and very high instep, so I've been drooling over the shoes and the boots on the website for at least a year and a half before I had the opportunity to make it to one of the stores. Shawn at the Melrose store took fantastic care of me and brought out half the store for me to try on, once the first two or three that I'd asked for didn't fit perfectly. When I tried these on, however, I was sold. They fit nearly perfectly, though I did have to add a hole for the buckles. They barely needed any breaking in at all, and you have no idea how unusual that is for me. I ended up walking out with these in the burgundy, (though I do agree that the suede color is very nearly purple in person, and the leather is a gorgeous ox blood), and another pair, (a friend who was also shopping with me that day also bought a different pair) and I couldn't be happier. I may or may not be pondering already which will be my next pair...

Very cool - and comfy, too!

Kristina - Washington, DC

I wear an 8 in most Fluevogs and do in these, too. I loved the burgundy, but bought the black. Although they fit a little snugly across the top of my foot, I'm sure they'll stretch a little (and the straps can always be adjusted). I've worn them with jeans, skirts, and suits (ya gotta spice things up a bit sometimes). Very pleased.

Love These Shoes

Carla

I am an avid collector of Fluevogs. I bought these Vogs in the Granville Street Store - they fit slightly narrow. The colour on my screen is very close to the actual colour. These shoes are comfortable and stylish!

Blushing Bride

Susan - Portland OR

I love, love, LOVE, these shoes! I bought them to wear in my wedding and they are purrfect! I will agree that they do not appear quite as red as they do on the computer screen, but are a beautiful red wine color (hence burgandy???). The
7 1/2 runs true to size and they are so comfortable I never want to take them off! Can not wait to rock these for my big day. Thanks Fluevog

Fit is great, not sure about color & cut

Heather

I normally am a 9 or 9.5, and the 9.5 fits perfectly and feels extremely comfortable.

Unfortunately, I have to agree that the color on-screen is not accurate. The true color of the patterned leather is much more muted and leans toward purple. As well, it seems suede-like, rather than a nice polished surface, which is what I expected.

As well, the two shoes do not match in the shaping of the cut around the toes. At full price, I would like symmetry. So, I will probably send these back. I'm debating about exchanging...

Color is WAY off

Michelle - Portland, OR

Love the style of the shoes, but the color is WAY off. Online they look more red than burgundy. When I received my shipment I was surprised to find a very purple shoe. Please, please, please adjust your colors. (I'm using an iMac which is known for it's color-correctness.) Sadly I need to return them because they don't go with my dress.

(:`(

Bercia

Unfortunately, I need to return the Burgundy. The shoes run true to the size; however, the real color is far away from the pictured and does not go well with any cloths. Also, the leather does not appear to be the real leather, it feels like a fake leather. These the first pair of shoes that disappointed me. (:`(

I. Am. In. Love!

Megan - Portland, ME

These are not only stylish, but ridiculously comfortable! The best part is that the straps are adjustable so they can fit my wide feet. The bottoms are a bit slippery, but once they break in I'm sure they'll be fine.